E85: All the Ways to Nourish Your Baby - with Dr. Eliza Hannam

We know feeding your baby isn’t always straightforward. This week on Growing, Beth and Lilly are joined by Dr. Eliza Hannam - GP, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Possums-accredited practitioner and founder of Nurtured Medical for a refreshingly honest and non-judgemental chat about all the ways to nourish your baby.

Whether you’re breastfeeding, mixed feeding, bottle feeding or using formula, this episode is here to meet you with warmth, compassion and gentle guidance. Because while feeding can be a beautiful part of early parenting, it can also be full of pressure, confusion and comparison. We want to help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed.

From the hormonal magic of breastfeeding to the challenges so many parents quietly face, we explore the full feeding spectrum.

This episode is for any parent who’s been up at 3am wondering if they’re doing it “right”, who’s felt the sting of unsolicited advice, or who simply wants to understand their options and feel supported in their choices.

• The beauty and complexity of breastfeeding

• Making mixed feeding work for your family

• Formula feeding without guilt or pressure

• Responsive feeding and tuning into your baby’s cues

• When and where to seek support

• Letting go of the idea of a “perfect” feeding journey

Dr. Eliza Hannam is a Sydney-based GP with extended training in lactation (IBCLC), women’s and children’s health, perinatal mental health and neuroprotective developmental care. She is a Possums-accredited practitioner and the founder of Nurtured Medical - a modern general practice dedicated to nurturing women, babies and families through compassionate, evidence-based care. 

Work with Dr. Eliza Hannam:

• Website: www.nurturedmedical.com.au

• Book Online: HotDoc – Dr. Eliza Hannam

• Instagram: @drelizahannam

Services available in-person (Leichhardt, Sydney), via Telehealth, and home visits in select suburbs. Areas of care include:

• Breastfeeding, bottle feeding and sleep support

• Antenatal shared care and pregnancy planning

• Postnatal recovery and mental health

• Holistic care for babies and children 

• Possums & Co – Neuroprotective Developmental Care

• Australian Breastfeeding Association

• Raising Children Network – Feeding your baby

• Healthdirect – Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding

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